Hestan 36-inch Built-In Grill with Rotisserie review
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- Three 321 stainless Trellis tubular burners
- Ceramic infrared rotisserie burner, concealed chain-drive motor (50 lb)
- Laser DiamondCut 5/16-in stainless grates
- Spring-assist Horizon hood
- Motion-activated halogen under-hood lighting
Hestan · Outdoor appliance · Built-in grill
$10,099-$10,299 list price
- $10,099-$10,299 MSRP
- 36″ wide
- Gas
- 1-yr full warranty
- Main burners: 3
- Cooking area (sq in): 889
The Hestan 36-inch built-in grill (GABR36) is the design pick among luxury gas grills: you can order it in Steeletto stainless or one of eleven signature colors. On paper it has three 25,000 BTU Trellis burners (75,000 BTU), an infrared rotisserie rated for 50 lb and 889 sq. in. of total cooking area. BBQGuys lists it at about $10,099, or about $10,299 for the GMBR36 with an infrared sear burner. It's for buyers who want a grill that matches a colorful outdoor kitchen.
Best for: Outdoor entertaining · Design-forward kitchens · Serious cooks
What we like
- Eleven signature colors plus Steeletto stainless
- Three 25,000 BTU Trellis tubular burners (75,000 BTU)
- Concealed chain-drive rotisserie rated for 50 lb
- Lifetime coverage on body, grates and burners
- Flip-to-clean radiant tray and motion-activated lights
Watch out for
- Labor isn't covered
- Retailers conflict on rotisserie burner BTU
- Smaller cooking area than Lynx or DCS
- Max temp not published; colored finishes priced by call
Design and build
Hestan's colors are the headline. Beyond Steeletto stainless you can choose finishes like Matador, Tin Roof, Pacific Fog and Stealth, though availability and pricing are by call. The spring-assist Horizon hood, motion-activated halogen lighting and laser-cut 5/16-inch DiamondCut stainless grates are the kind of details buyers notice. It's sold as Made in the USA with globally sourced parts, per BBQGuys.
Performance on paper: burners, sear and rotisserie
Three 321 stainless Trellis tubular burners at 25,000 BTU each give 75,000 BTU across 653 sq. in. of primary area, with 236 sq. in. of secondary space. The GMBR36 swaps one Trellis burner for an infrared sear burner, which is worth the roughly $200 if you cook a lot of steak.
The ceramic infrared rotisserie burner uses a concealed chain-drive motor rated for 50 lb. Its BTU rating is unclear: one retailer's description says 13,000 and its spec table says 18,000. Hestan doesn't publish a max temperature, so compare on BTU and area.
Who it's for (and who should skip it)
Buy it if you want a grill that's part of the design, especially if you're matching Hestan indoor appliances or a colored outdoor kitchen. It also suits rotisserie fans.
Skip it if cooking area per dollar matters most. The DCS Series 9 gives you 1,164 sq. in. for less. Skip it too if you want a long labor warranty.
Price, warranty and service
BBQGuys lists the GABR36-LP in Steeletto stainless at about $10,099 and the GMBR36-LP at about $10,299. These are retailer prices; Hestan's own site couldn't be checked. Coverage is lifetime on the body, grates, warming rack, Trellis burners, sear burner and rotisserie burner, 5 years on the spit, briquette trays, manifolds and valves, and 1 year on other components, with labor not included. Local authorized service matters here.
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How it compares
Start with our Lynx vs Hestan grill comparison. The Wolf 36-inch outdoor gas grill is the other premium 36-inch, but has limited availability. Indoors, see Wolf vs Hestan. Browse our best built-in grills and the outdoor kitchen hub.
Our verdict
The Hestan GABR36 is the best-looking grill in this class, with eleven colors, solid 75,000 BTU output and a 50 lb rotisserie. You pay a premium for that design, labor isn't covered and the cooking area trails rivals. Buy it to match a designed outdoor kitchen; value shoppers should look at DCS.
Specifications
| Model numbers | GABR36-NG, GABR36-LP, GMBR36-NG, GMBR36-LP |
|---|---|
| Width | 36″ |
| Fuel | Gas |
| Installation | Outdoor-built-in |
| Fuel options | natural gas (-NG) or propane (-LP) |
| Main burners | 3 |
| Main burner (BTU) each | 25,000 |
| Total (BTU) | 75,000 |
| Rotisserie (in)frared burner (BTU) | 13,000 (description) / 18,000 (spec table) - conflicting |
| Main cooking area (sq in) | 653 |
| Secondary cooking area sq (in) | 236 |
| Cooking area (sq in) | 889 |
| Rotisserie capacity lb | 50 |
| Finishes | Steeletto (stainless), Hestan signature colors (Sol, Citra, Matador, Tin Roof, Lush, Prince, Bora Bora, Grove, Pacific Fog, Stealth, Froth) |
| Wi-Fi / app | No |
| Warranty | Lifetime on grill body, grates, warming rack, Trellis burners, sear burner, rotisserie infrared burner; 5 years on spit, briquette trays, manifolds, valves; 1 year other components; labor not included (per BBQGuys) |
| Made in | USA (BBQGuys: 'Made in the USA with globally sourced parts') |
| List price | $10,099-$10,299 |
Specs and prices checked Oct 7, 2026 against Hestan’s site and authorized retailers. Configurations, panels and installation change the price: confirm with a dealer. How we rate.
Questions about the Hestan 36-inch Built-In Grill with Rotisserie
What colors does the Hestan grill come in?
Beyond Steeletto stainless, Hestan offers signature colors including Sol, Citra, Matador, Tin Roof, Lush, Prince, Bora Bora, Grove, Pacific Fog, Stealth and Froth. Retailers list colored finishes as available by call, and we didn't capture their prices, so ask your dealer.
Does the Hestan 36-inch grill have a sear burner?
The GABR36 doesn't. The GMBR36 swaps one of the three Trellis burners for an infrared sear burner and lists at about $10,299 versus about $10,099. If you sear often, the GMBR36 is the better buy for a modest difference.
What is the Hestan grill warranty?
Per BBQGuys, Hestan covers the body, grates, warming rack and burners for life, the spit, briquette trays, manifolds and valves for 5 years, and other components for 1 year. Labor isn't included, so confirm who services Hestan grills locally before you buy.
Head-to-head comparisons
Where it ranks
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Similar outdoor kitchen to consider
| Spec | Hestan 36-inch Built-In Grill with Rotisserie | DCS Series 9 36-inch Built-In Grill with Rotisserie | Wolf 36-inch Outdoor Gas Grill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Hestan | DCS | Wolf |
| Category | Outdoor appliance (built-in grill) | Outdoor appliance (built-in grill) | Outdoor appliance (built-in grill) |
| Width | 36″ | 36″ | 36″ |
| Fuel | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| Installation | Outdoor-built-in | Outdoor-built-in | Outdoor-built-in |
| List price (MSRP) | $10,099-$10,299 | $8,099-$8,399 | $7,805 |
| Full warranty | 1-yr full | 2-yr full | 2-yr full |
| Made in | USA | - | USA |
| Wi-Fi / app | No | No | No |
| Fuel options | natural gas (-NG) or propane (-LP) | natural gas (-N) or propane (-L) | natural gas (OG36) or propane (OG36-LP) |
| Cooking area (sq in) | 889 | 1,164 | 1,080 |
| Main burners | 3 | 3 | - |
| Main burner (BTU) each | 25,000 | 25,000 | - |
| Main cooking area (sq in) | 653 | 630 | - |
| Secondary cooking area sq (in) | 236 | 534 | - |
| Rotisserie capacity lb | 50 | 50 | - |
| Performance rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Design rating | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Features rating | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Value rating | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Where to buy | Check price | Check price | Check price |
Prices are manufacturer or retailer list prices when we last checked; luxury brands set minimum advertised prices, so savings usually come from dealer packages and rebates. Ratings are editorial estimates: see how we rate.